7_1<p>Embarking on a wide-ranging modernization initiative has focused the Agency&rsquo;s attention on the role of statistical metadata.&nbsp; Developing an enterprise-level statistical metadata management strategy has been the first step to engage stakeholders in discussions about the scope of statistical metadata, stewardship and a vision for creating a metadata-driven environment.&nbsp; The next step is to identify opportunities to align current business practices with the action plan.</p>